← Back to Fala2Mebait; lure; deceit; trick
1. Food or substance used to attract fish or other animals for hunting or fishing
The fisherman prepared fresh bait for the morning catch.
O pescador preparou engodo fresco para a pesca da manhã.
2. Something deceptive or fraudulent used to trick or deceive someone
That promise was just a trick to get your money.
Aquela promessa era apenas um engodo para pegar seu dinheiro.
3. An allure or temptation that attracts someone
The luxury of the resort was an irresistible temptation.
O luxo do resort era um engodo irresistível.
NYC Slang
bait; con; hustle
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
engodo
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
isca
Preferred term in Portugal, especially in fishing context
General
ardil
More formal or literary alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
cair no engodo - to fall for a trick
preparar um engodo - to set a trap or lure
ser um engodo - to be a scam or deception
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